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Your hair is the frame for your face. The way your hair is cut should highlight the best features of your face.

There are many hairstyles out there to pick and choose from. However, some may look good on some but not on others. If a particular hairstyle does not flatter the shape of your face, then it is not a good style for you.

For example, if you have a round face, you should wear your hair in such a way that it lessens the width of your face and choose a style that would add length to your face. In contrast, hairstyles that add length should be avoided by women with long faces. These women should choose a style that adds width to the face.

Whatever the shape of the face, there are a few cuts that look good on almost anyone. This is an all-around hairstyle which is simple and versatile and would look good on any type of face for any occasion.

What are the elements of this all-around haircut? Well, there are actually two main elements to the style which looks good on all.

The first element is layering. The layers of the hair should act as arrows that direct the eyes of whoever is looking at you to the best features of your face. This could be your eyes, lips or cheekbones, So - the layers of your hair should be done to the front of the face, rather than in the back. Avoid having the layers cut too short. Hair layers should not fall above the eye or above the earlobes.

The second element is length. Try to keep the length of your hair to just about your shoulders. Long hair that falls to the middle of the back and cut without any shape or layers should be left for teenage girls.

If you want to wear your hair long, wear it with layers around your face. Also, have the length at the back cut to a round shape, or a V-shape. Long hair cut straight without any shape, can make a woman look either too old or too juvenile. Long hair done with layers and with ends shaped in the back can give you a sophisticated, sexy look.

Since the all-around haircut if perfect or any face, regardless of shape, perhaps you should try it and see if it’s a good frame for your face?